Determination of effective half-life of 131I in thyroid cancer patients using remote dose-rate meter by Laura Kääriä, Maria Lapela, Marko Seppänen, Mikael Högerman, Johanna Ruohola, Annika Ålgars, Tommi Noponen

“…Since Teff values vary among patients, ceiling-mounted meters can be used to optimize the length of radiation isolation period at the hospital while improving patient comfort and staff efficiency.…”
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Saturated flow boiling frictional pressure drop inside smooth macro and mini/micro channels: a new predictive tool using CatBoost and XGBoost by Francisco A. Ramírez-Rivera, Alison E. Sánchez-García, Vrindarani Núñez-Ramírez, Néstor F. Guerrero-Rodríguez

“…Hence, frictional pressure drop is a critical parameter for improving the efficiency of the evaporator. The main constraints of the empirical or semi-empirical predictive tools, updated using non-linear statistical regression techniques, lie in their reduced predictive effectiveness when applied to unseen data. …”
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THE INFLUENCE OF COMPENSATION, LEADERSHIP AND MOTIVATION ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AT CV. ARTHENIS TRAVEL by Khoiriyatul Ulumiyah, Priyo Utomo, Syamsul Arifin, Devangga Putra Adhitya Pratama, Waloyo Waloyo

“… Purpose: The purpose of the present research is to outline the impact of compensation, leadership and encouragement for staff efficiency at CV. Arthenis Travel.  Design/Methodology/Approach: Descriptive quantitative methods is used in this study. …”
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Enhancing Lung Ultrasound Diagnostics: A Clinical Study on an Artificial Intelligence Tool for the Detection and Quantification of A-Lines and B-Lines by Mahdiar Nekoui, Seyed Ehsan Seyed Bolouri, Amir Forouzandeh, Masood Dehghan, Dornoosh Zonoobi, Jacob L. Jaremko, Brian Buchanan, Arun Nagdev, Jeevesh Kapur

“…A-lines are horizontal lines usually seen in normal aerated lungs, while B-lines are linear vertical artifacts associated with lung abnormalities such as pulmonary edema, infection, and COVID-19, where a higher number of B-lines indicates more severe pathology. …”
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Models for sustainable management of livestock waste based on neural network architectures by Anatoliy Tryhuba, Krzysztof Mudryk, Inna Tryhuba, Marian Kotsylovskyi, Dmytro Sorokin, Olena Bezaltychna, Pawel Pysz, Taras Hutsol

“…Abstract This study addresses the problem of minimizing the environmental impact of livestock production while improving the efficiency of livestock waste-to-energy conversion. …”
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Simultaneous and Proportional Control Based on an Enhanced Musculoskeletal Model by Lizhi Pan, Diyi Liu, Ruyi Wang, Jinhua Li

“…Moreover, artificial neural network and linear regression model were established to compare with the proposed model and the results showed that DC-NMF-MM is more accurate in predicting joint Angle. …”
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Using New York City’s Geographic Data in an Innovative Application of Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) to Produce Cooling Comparisons of Urban Design by Yuanyuan Li, Lina Zhao, Hao Zheng, Xiaozhou Yang

“…The main findings indicate that a blue–green ratio of 3:7 maximizes cooling efficiency; a shrub-to-tree coverage ratio of 2:8 performs best, with tree-dominated configurations outperforming shrub-dominated ones; concentrated linear layouts achieve up to a 10.01% cooling effect; and taller buildings exhibit significantly stronger UBGS cooling performance, with super-tall areas achieving cooling effects approximately 31 percentage points higher than low-rise areas. …”
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Optimalisasi Kinerja UMKM di Kota Tegal melalui E-Commerce dan Sistem Informasi Akuntansi by Ardina Wuri Hermayanti, Ilham Fajar Eko Saputro, Heru Sulistiawan

“…These findings suggest that leveraging e-commerce technology and effectively implementing accounting information systems can enhance operational efficiency and productivity for SMEs. Consequently, this research provides important implications for local governments and SME operators to optimize technology utilization in business management. …”
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Investigating the extent and causes of immigration tendency among medical graduates of Jundishapur university of medical sciences, Ahvaz by Mehdi Torabizadeh, Mohadeseh Hatef, Abdolhossein Shakurnia, Nasrin Khajeali

“…To analyze the data, t, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficient and linear regression tests were performed using SPSS version 22 software. …”
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Intelligent Approaches to Computer Testing of Perception and Production Skills of Russian EFL Speakers by Marina Kolesnichenko, Vitalii Kapitan

“…Results:  We designed a computer-based system employing deep learning neural networks and assessed its efficiency in Russian EFL learners. The study found a 14.5% overall improvement in participant performance, with results showing a clear linear increase supported by a high R² value. …”
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Intrinsic electro-optical and thermodynamic properties of 4,4′-Bis(N-carbazolyl)-1,1′-biphenyl (CBP) as a potential candidate for nonlinear optical applications: a DFT investigatio... by Pierre Ferdinand Bissi Nyandou, Ali Raza Ayub, Patrick Noudem, Côme Damien Désiré Mveme, David Fouejio, Serge Sylvain Zekeng

“…Abstract In this work, the electronic, transport, photophysical, thermodynamic, linear, and nonlinear optical properties of intrinsic 4,4′-Bis(N-carbazolyl)-1,1′-biphenyl (CBP) were investigated. …”
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How do the resting EEG preprocessing states affect the outcomes of postprocessing? by Shiang Hu, Jie Ruan, Pedro Antonio Valdes-Sosa, Zhao Lv

“…Here, the clean EEG (CE) with linear and quasi-stationary assumption was synthesized as ground truth based on the New-York head model and the multivariate autoregressive model. …”
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Content Validity and Psychometric Validation of an Adapted Version of the Subject Sleep Diary in Prurigo Nodularis by Sonja Ständer, Danielle N. Rodriguez, Carla Dias-Barbosa, Dina Filipenko, Jorge Puelles, Zarif K. Jabbar-Lopez, Christophe Piketty, Henning Wiegmann, Shawn G. Kwatra

“…Psychometric properties of SSD parameters (sleep onset latency [SOL], wakefulness after sleep onset [WASO], total awake time [TWT], total sleep time [TST], sleep efficiency [SE], PN-related WASO [WASO-PN], number of WASO-PN, and sleep quality/refresh [SQR]) were evaluated using data from adults with moderate-to-severe PN in the phase 3 OLYMPIA trials (NCT04501666 [N = 286], NCT04501679 [N = 274]). …”
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Coal-bed methane migration analysis and numerical model construction of fractured coal body based on multi-field coupling conditions by Zhaoshun Guo, Hui Zhang, Ruibin Yang, Jian Yang, Guangyong Cui, Yong Ma, Yankun Ma

“…The research results can further enrich the theory of gas migration law in coal and improve gas extraction efficiency. Clarifying the principle of gas–solid coupling and increasing the extraction rate will help supplement the supply of clean energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, achieve safe coal mine production, and promote environmental protection and sustainable development.…”
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Financial inclusion and stability in Ethiopia using bank-level data: A two-step system GMM estimation [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Andualem Mekonnen, Filmon Hando, Mohammed Arebo

“…Additionally, bank efficiency and GDP growth enhance stability, while real interest rates, total assets, and income diversification exert destabilizing effects. …”
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Comparison of spatial prediction models from Machine Learning of cholangiocarcinoma incidence in Thailand by Oraya Sahat, Supot Kamsa-ard, Apiradee Lim, Siriporn Kamsa-ard, Matias Garcia-Constantino, Idongesit Ekerete

“…Conclusion The Random Forest model demonstrated the highest efficiency in predicting CCA incidence rates in Thailand, though predictive performance varied across regions. …”
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The correlation between serum adiponectin and hypoxia-inducible factor-1 in patients with diabetic nephropathy by ZHANG Zhi-qin, WEI Mao-bi, WANG Bai-ying, CHEN Wei, WU Xiao-yan

“…Diagnostic criteria of diabetic nephropathy referred to Expert Consensus on Prevention and Treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy(2014 edition).The control group(CN) consisted of 23 patients with only oblique hernia or intestinal polyps without other symptoms.The diabetic nephropathy group was divided into macroalbuminuria subgroup(10 patients) and microalbuminuria subgroup(37 patients) according to the urinary protein excretion(UAER).The remaining 18 patients were non-albuminuria.The DKD group meeting the criteria of diabetic retinopathy with any stage of chronic kidney disease was included in the retinopathy group.However,since there was also a retinopathy subgroup in the proteinuria group,the cumulative number of retinopathy subgroup was 26 patients.The standard of the macroalbuminuria subgroup was urinary albumin>300 mg/24 h or(+++)or above,while the standard of the microalbuminuria subgroup was ualbumin <300 mg/24 h or(++)or below.The differences and correlations of serum adiponectin and HIF-1α between the two groups and their subgroups were analyzed to explore their clinical significance.Results Serum adiponectin and HIF-1α levels in the diabetic nephropathy group were higher than those in CN group,and serum adiponectin in the DKD group was 3808 ng/L(3625,4164) vs.CN group 2954 ng/L(2439,3809)(P<0.01);serum HIF-1α in the DKD group was 130.44 ng/L(119.50,143.08) vs.CN group 98.32 ng/L(88.04,117.71)(P<0.01).At the same time,linear regression analysis showed that serum ADPN level was positively correlated with hif-1α,with R correlation coefficient=0.961,slope=26.29,and P<0.01.Moreover,the detection efficiency of serum adiponectin and hif-1 to DKD was 0.747 and 0.776,respectively,and P<0.01.Conclusion Serum adiponectin level is increased and positively correlated with HIF-1α in diabetic nephropathy,and serum adiponectin and HIF-1α may have correlative mechanism worthy of exploration.Serum ADPN may be co-involved in the progression of diabetic nephropathy by relating to hypoxia in the body.…”
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Typology Visual Guidelines for Transit-Oriented Development 3-D Incentive Zoning in East Asian Metropolitan Cities—A Case Study of Shanghai Subway-Adjacent Plots by Yuchen Zhou, Anqi Liu, Runtian Shen, Yu Yan

“…In this research, a multiple linear regression model is employed, using GNCS_AR (the ratio of ground non-commercial stay to area), which captures both efficiency and equity in public space quality, as the dependent variable. …”
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Research on automatic identification method for pipeline girth weld defects based on X-ray images and sparse representation by Shaohui JIA, Yaping LI, Weixin GAO, Yunchao PENG, Xinjian ZHANG, Yuxia WANG

“…Conclusion The proposed defect identification method demonstrates its capability to greatly improve the detection quality and efficiency of potential safety hazards in pipeline girth welds, underscoring its promising prospects in industrial applications.…”
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A Novel Framework to Assess Clinical Information in Digital Health Technologies: Cross-Sectional Survey Study by Kayode Philip Fadahunsi, Petra A Wark, Nikolaos Mastellos, Ana Luisa Neves, Joseph Gallagher, Azeem Majeed, Josip Car

“… Abstract BackgroundDigital health is a critical driver of quality, safety, and efficiency in health care. However, poor quality of clinical information in digital health technologies (DHTs) can compromise the quality and safety of care. …”
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